11-24-2005, 10:54 PM
Quote:The Anglians were from Schlieswig/Hedeby area, Southern Denmark/North German borders and this is possibly one of theirs.Hi Arthes,
(expects avalance of javelins and plumbatae.....!!!!)
The origin of ridge helmets such as this one lies with Sassanid Persian helmets. Nothing like this from theperiod we're talking about has ever been found in the Ur-Anglian area. But sure, helmets like the Sutton Hoo may very well have been developed from such Late Roman ridge helmets.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)